Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship

Award value

$3,000

Number of awards

1

Application to apply for

External Award - Deadline: July 15, 2021

Donor

BIRD

In 2019 Bird Industrial has established the Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship in the memory of our colleague and friend Scott Ferguson. This scholarship, inspired by Scott Ferguson, who diligently and passionately devoted his career to improving the Indigenous communities in which he lived and worked. A graduate of the University of Alberta, he demonstrated strong leadership qualities and an ability to connect with Indigenous communities throughout Canada.

The intent of the Scott Ferguson memorial Scholarship is to provide financial support to Indigenous students that are pursuing post-secondary education to further their career development and growth. This award is based on leadership qualities, community involvement and financial need.
Scholarship applications will be accepted from Indigenous applicants who are currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution or Indigenous students completing Grade 12 by June 30th of the calendar year, and who are registered to attend a full-time post-secondary education institution

Award description

  • Applicants must be of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) descent;
  • Applicants must provide a written (essay format) account of their community involvement, leadership, any extra-curricular activities and financial need. With a focus on demonstrating their passion for the Indigenous community they live in;
  • Applicants must provide (2) character references in form of letters of recommendation;
  • Applicants must be accepted / enrolled into a recognized post-secondary institution as a full-time student;
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing and provide a copy of their most recent post secondary and / or Grade 12 transcript; and
  • Applicants must agree to a personal interview with one or more of the selection committee upon completion of the application.

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Required criteria

Student type: Any

Faculty: Any

Year entering: Any

Citizenship/residency: Domestic

Special criteria: Indigenous students

Award information

Type of award: Scholarship

Internal/external/government: External